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East Palestine police investigating drive-by shooting on West Martin Street

EAST PALESTINE — Village police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday on West Martin Street. Lt. Don Johnson released a statement via social media Sunday morning stating that the shooting occurred in the 800 block of West Martin Street and it is believed it was a targeted incident and there is currently no threat to the public. He said the shots were fired from a passing vehicle into a home on West Martin Street. No injuries were reported. “At this time is it known that this was not a random act and there is no further concern for the safety of the ...

THE COURTS

Common Pleas NEW CASES William Ray Davis, state Route 558, Leetonia, vs. Sierra Sunshine Davis, Northside Avenue, East Liverpool; divorce sought. DOCKET ENTRIES County Treasurer vs. James Johnson, et al.; payment plan entered, case stayed. County Treasurer vs. Thomas J. Sprowls, et al.; previous judgment vacated, case dismissed. Court News LISBON — An East Liverpool man accused of assaulting a woman and possessing a gun when he was prohibited from having one due to a previous conviction was sentenced to 36 months in prison. John D. Lanam, 45, Anderson Boulevard, East ...

Salem buries time capsule in preparation of dedication Friday

Salem’s new 50-year time capsule was buried and secured in place in preparation for the official dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. July 3, immediately prior to the Grand Parade, and will kick off a full day of celebrations of the United States’ semiquincentennial. The capsule was buried at ...

On the calendar

MON/6-29 East Liverpool Preschool Story Time, 6 p.m., Carnegie Public Library Community Room East Palestine Kids Play Group, 11 a.m., East Palestine Library Eagles kitchen open 4-8 p.m., cheese ravioli with side salad and roll $9; 330-886-0397 Lisbon Free Family Search Center, 10 a.m.-noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7250 Lisbon Road; information at 330-271-1661. School board, 9 a.m., board office; AI/Cyber Security Policy resolution Summer Reading Weekly Storytime, 11 a.m., Lepper Library; “Rock Solid Stories” by DeAnna from Salem Public ...

West Branch school board approves updates, financing for Knox school

BELOIT — The West Branch school board will be updating the heating and cooling systems at Knox Elementary. The board recently contracted with TRANE for the project and approved a lease purchase agreement to finance it. Superintendent Matthew Manley said the project will include a new roof, boilers and eco-management system to make the building more energy efficient. He said the district has completed similar updates at its other buildings over the past couple years. “The savings ultimately pay for the project over the long-term,” he said. Manley also described the lease ...